Tag: Advocacy

UPlift Black continues positive advocacy regardless of racist, homophobic cyber attack

Posted on by Colin Burrowes

During a March 7 speaking engagement for International Women’s Day, Shelly Skinner, founder and president of UPlift Black, was interrupted by a racist, homophobic cyber attack.

UPlift Black is a grassroots social service agency with an overall mission to uplift the lives of the Black community in Simcoe County and beyond.

‘A hugely painful situation’ A grandmother reflects on a call to the Children’s Aid Society

Posted on by Colin Burrowes

A grandmother speaks about the turmoil surrounding the decision to call the Children’s Aid Society when she felt the need to advocate for the welfare of her grandchildren.